Comments for Chiricahua Regional Council

Comment on Petition Seeks New Federal Protections for Arizona’s Chiricahua Mountains by Zoe Dietrich

Zoe Dietrich — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 20:01:33 +0000

Please leave the beloved cave Creek portal area alone. I have been going to the cabin for long since I was another girl since I was a little girl. I urge you to make this a no-fly zone mk

Comment on U.S. Air Force Fly-Overs – preliminary info by Jeremy Jonas

Jeremy Jonas — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 19:18:14 +0000

I echo George’s statement against this proposal. The Chiricahuas are among the most prized biodiverse and wild regions of the southwest and the country. Flyovers blasting through could bring irreversible effects on wildlife and eco-tourism (many ecotourists come for the unmatched birding opportunities in this range for sightings that are very sound-sensitive). Moreover, chaff and flares that can result from these flyovers in a region of extreme and dangerous drought and dry conditions poses unnecessary threats of wildfires that would devastate many residents as well as the unique and rare wildlife of this fragile sky island range. This is a short-sighted and dangerous proposal.

Comment on U.S. Air Force Fly-Overs – preliminary info by George Middendorf

George Middendorf — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 17:23:19 +0000

Increasing the number of flyovers of the Chiricahua Mountains has the potential for seriously and detrimentally affecting animal populations therein. This location is one where scientists have for well over six decades studied and continue to study animals and plants. It is also where thousands of tourists annually visit to watch birds, to hike, and to camp. The impact of the proposed flyovers can only be negative and detrimental to what makes this place so special. Further, they have enormous potential to disturb both species behavior and distributions. Therefore, I would like to lodge a formal statement against this proposal.

Comment on South Fork FEA objections by Glenn - Martha Ford

Glenn - Martha Ford — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 15:43:40 +0000

I have read through the documents and comments addressing the South Fork FEA and find that the comment portions “hit the nail on the head” as far as “why should we be constructing, re-constructing or developing more…”. In addition, the totality of Cave Creek needs to be addressed as part of a changing – dynamic experience within the Canyons of the Chiricahua Mtns. We are seeing more and more flooding, fire, visitors, campers, activities within and changes in the biodiversity. The changes have been gradual at times, while other times rapid. All of this needs to be addressed in the FEA as situations on the ground and into the future will never be the same.
[My wife and I have been traveling to the canyon for nearly 5 decades, her family (Turner) recreated and enjoyed the mountains back in the 1940’s into the 2000’s. ]